Pregnancy and the postpartum period are such a sensitive time in a woman’s life. One that can come with a lot of social pressure and expectations of how we are “supposed” to feel, and how we are “supposed” to act. It can be a beautiful, sacred time, and it can also be a time full of stress and pain. It can be both.

1 in 7 women suffer from postpartum depression. 

The number one complication of childbirth is perinatal mood disorders. 

Yet, many women and families struggle silently, or are ridden with guilt, as these issues are overlooked, minimized, or neglected as part of perinatal care. 

At Katie Ford Counseling and Consulting PLLC, Katie Ford and Ali Haeffner have specialized training from Postpartum Support International in supporting women with perinatal mood issues. They take a compassionate, empathetic and directive approach to truly understand your unique story, while helping to build the tools to work through the depression or anxiety, and strengthen the attachment to your child and family. 

Additionally, Katie utilizes SAFE EMDR to support the healing from trauma that maybe impacting your perinatal experience. Ali brings the gift of art therapy to help facilitate healing and the processing of emotions, as well as support this big life transition.

Both Katie and Ali are Mothers with their own unique birth experiences and postpartum journeys.